Program Manager

About the role

Leads the end-to-end planning, sourcing, quoting, and technical execution of electronic, electromechanical, and engineered material programs supporting commercial aerospace, defense, and military customers.

Responsibilities

• Business development, supplier engagement, cost management, program execution, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary interface between customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure the on-time, cost-effective delivery of components, assemblies, and FAA repair solutions.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, risk mitigation, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining compliance with FAA, ITAR, DFARS, AS9100, MIL-STD, and customer-specific requirements.
• Manage electronic and electromechanical hardware programs from opportunity capture through delivery, including supplier qualification, cost analysis, technical evaluation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with Tier 1 OEMs, military customers, and strategic suppliers while leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex products on schedule and within budget.
• Lead aerospace and defense programs involving electronic and electromechanical components, assemblies, and FAA repair services.
• Oversee business development, sourcing, supplier management, technical coordination, cost analysis, compliance, and cross-functional execution to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective delivery for commercial and military customers.

Qualifications

• Really want a bachelor's degree but may bend on an associate's with the right aerospace background.
• Should have experience managing programs involving electronic components, PCBs, harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, or precision mechanical parts.
• The key is to find someone with familiarity and experience in military, defense, or aerospace environments.
• Should have proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, BOM management, and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

High-profile position. Will own the full lifecycle of supplier engagement, cost management, and cross-functional execution to ensure compliant, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of engineering materials and FAA repairs.

Pay

Annual Salary
$100,000 - $125,000 USD

Schedule

N/A